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K5 ELH

2015 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,645 mi
Last recorded101,645 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53064,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 ELH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 101,645 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side, NSF&OSF lower - rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR&OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 101,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side, NSF&OSF lower - rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR&OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,332 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 69,256 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,787 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,204 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,281 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 27,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 19,871 miles

under trays fitted.

vehicle overdue for a service and brake fluid change.

Fail 4 May 2018 19,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 98y run flat structure. (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted.

vehicle overdue for a service and brake fluid change.

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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K5 ELH is a 2015 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 64,361 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K5 ELH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K5 ELH registered?

K5 ELH is a 2015 BMW 530, first registered on 16 April 2015.

Is K5 ELH safe to buy?

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